Luis Anibal Calderon

Introducing Luis Anibal Calderon’s Yirgacheffe from Villa Betulia in Colombia, roasted to perfection by our dear friends from Manhattan Coffee Roasters, The Netherlands. This coffee offers a delightful sensory experience, with tasting notes of orange, apricot, blackberry, and a juicy finish.

What makes this coffee rare? It’s not just its impeccable quality but its unusual origin story. While Yirgacheffe is an heirloom coffee variety native to the highlands of Ethiopia—renowned for its delicate floral aromas and bright, citrusy acidity—this coffee was cultivated in the lush hills of Colombia, a country more famous for its own coffee varieties. This blend of Ethiopian heritage and Colombian terroir creates a truly unique cup you won’t want to miss!

Luis Anibal Calderon

Farm: Villa Betulia
Farmer: Luis Anabel Calderon
Location: Huila, Colombia
Altitude: 1600 masl
Varietal:  Yirgacheffe
Process:  Natural

Expect notes of: Orange, apricot, blackberry, juicy

About Villa Betulia and Luis Anibal Calderon

Villa Betulia, situated in Colombia’s lush coffee-growing region, is owned and managed by Luis Anibal Calderon, a farmer renowned for his dedication to quality and innovation in coffee production.

Luis ensures every step of the process is handled with care. Cherries are carefully hand-picked at peak ripeness to maximise sweetness and are then hand-sorted to remove any defects before processing and drying. His farm is home to an extraordinary array of heirlooms, mutations, and hybrid varieties, making it a veritable treasure trove for coffee enthusiasts.

Located at 1,600 meters above sea level, Villa Betulia benefits from a unique microclimate that remains cool year-round. This environment allows for slow fruit maturation and extended fermentation processes, resulting in exceptional coffee flavors.

Luis, a third-generation coffee farmer, began his journey in the coffee world at just nine years old, working on his father’s farm. His relentless curiosity and passion for rare and unique coffee cultivars have earned him a reputation as a trailblazer in coffee cultivation. Viewing his farm as an arboretum, Luis continually experiments with new varieties, achieving outstanding results and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in specialty coffee.

About Manhattan Coffee Roasters

Manhattan Coffee Roaster founded in 2017 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, is known for sourcing and roasting some of the finest coffees from around the globe. Their focus on innovation and quality makes them the perfect partner for SLURP. By expertly roasting Luis Anibal Calderon’s Yirgacheffe, they have brought out its vibrant fruitiness and delicate floral aromas while maintaining its bright, juicy acidity.

Pour Over Recommendation by SLURP:

Ratio: 20g coffee : 320 g water : ground similar to filter brewing

• With freshly boiled water, slowly pour until the scales read 50g
• Start timer – Give the coffee a gentle stir to get all the coffee in contact with water
• When the timer is at 30 seconds, add another 135g of water from the kettle. Pour gently aiming for the centre of the coffee
• When the timer reads 60 seconds, add 135g of water, when at 320g, finish with another soft stir.
• Brew time is about 3 to 4 minutes to drip through
• Enjoy!